The project to bring full fibre broadband to these areas (with download speeds of up to 900 Mbps) started on 8 July 2022 and was due to complete 12 months later – so it is now running a bit behind plan. However, it seems that the end is now in sight.
The following areas have been completed and enabled for full-fibre broadband; service can be ordered now:
For the other areas, here is the latest status report from BT / Openreach. When it says “Expected completion” expect a further unpredictable period of time for “quality checks”. Any queries / comments, please email HighWealdsuperfastbroadband@gmail.com
| PONID | No. of premises | Area | Status according to BT / Openreach |
| V8001 | 48 | Cackle Street, Darwell Hole area | Being worked on and expecting them to be completed late July or early August. |
| V8009 | 41 | Woods Corner | Virtually there now as well. Expected completion of 21/07/23 |
| V9007 | 29 | Netherfield Road | Installation complete. Quality checks in progress at 11/07/23 |
| V9008 | 38 | Perrymans Lane, Willingford Lane, Mount area, and road to Woods corner | Being worked on and expecting them to be completed late July or early August. |
| V9010 | 51 | Central Brightling, Ox Lodge area and upper part of Cackle St | Being worked on and expecting them to be completed late July or early August. |
| V9012 | 46 | Darwell Hill | Installation complete. Quality checks in progress at 11/07/23 |